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Your Creative Headquarters THE PAINTED POT: SiG MT 37 SiG MT 15 TEXT BY HOLLY MATKIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY PROVIDED NEIGHBORHOODS URBAN AFFAIRS I H E L E N A M O N T A N A f you're looking for a place filled with boundless opportunities for smiles, laughs, and an all-around great time , e Painted Pot in downtown Helena has you covered. e Painted Pot simply exudes fun – rainbows of colors, endless shapes, a dizzying variety of blank earthenware just waiting for your unique touch – so you can be sure you'll always leave smiling. For the past 15 years, Brianne Harrington has been welcoming both new and seasoned artists into her paint-your- own-poery studio, where she and her staff provide them with everything they need to get their creative energies flowing. 333 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT "I love the customer interaction the most," Brianne says. "My favorite part is geing to see someone's creative vision come alive, and the connection people make with each other over art." And don't worry if you're brand-new to the poery-painting game. is all-inclusive studio accommodates every skill level. "It's all about having a good time with friends and family and making memories," Brianne says. Customers also enjoy picking up to-go kits from the studio to work on at home. Once their masterpieces are complete, they simply bring them back to the shop to be fired. e Painted Pot carries hundreds of ceramic designs ranging from $10 to $150, but most people walk out the door with their finished creations for less than $30, Brianne says. In addition to ceramics, e Painted Pot also offers canvas painting, glass fusing, theme nights, and a variety of classes. Walk-ins are welcome, as are private parties. e Pained Pot is open Monday through Friday om 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday om 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Sunday om 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Check out their Facebook page for event updates, or visit their website at www.paintedpothelenamt.com. Phone (406) 443-3799 This one-of-a-kind, usable artwork is sure to brighten anyone's day. Courtesy of the Painted Pot Courtesy of the Painted Pot Courtesy of the Painted Pot Artists have a blast during the studio's theme nights. Try your hand at painting a canvas or glass fusing.